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Father killed on way to new job in late-night Hamilton crash

Father of two Sandeep Singh had been in his new job for one week.

Young swimmer's final two words before Waikato River claimed his life

His adoptive father says the Waikato River's current trapped him in a whirlpool.

Man dies after being pulled from water at Pilot Bay Beach

Police say the victim was unconscious and could not be revived.

Young nurse left with permanent injury calls for support in mental health wards

Critics of the police withdrawal say assaults have become commonplace in hospitals.

40 people airlifted to safety from Waioeka Gorge in overnight rescue mission

Slips and flooding cut off trapped motorists.

ASB Classic men's final preview

NZ Herald tennis writer Michael Burgess looks ahead to the men's decider between third seed Jakub Mensik and seventh seed Sebastian Baez. Video / NZ Herald

Fran O'Sullivan: Bravo Breman, but where's Luxon as Trump wreaks havoc?

OPINION: The Government has yet to stand up for what NZ believes is important.

New police investigation into death of toddler Lachie Jones 'near completion'

Senior detectives from the North Island are leading the new probe.

'Very sad': Tower Insurance to close Rotorua office, 50 jobs affected

Some staff to chose redundancy or Auckland; other affected roles change to work-from-home.

Ticket sales booming for Warriors pre-season game in Napier

Organisers say they're 'tracking towards a sellout' for the NRL pre-season game in Napier.

Editorial: Teen parties can be fun but they can also be incredibly dangerous

OPINION: Recent incidents are a chance for parents to remind teens about party safety.

Watch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruits

Police say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.

Letters: Is All Blacks rugby in decline?

OPINION: Time is running out ahead of the World Cup, one reader fears.

Coro bike park built by local legend now a drawcard for hidden gem tracks

The park now offers more than 6km of tracks, jumps and BMX runs.

The real story behind Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes

Vatican expert Christopher Longhurst goes behind the scenes of a new exhibition in Wellington. Video / Supplied

Thomas Coughlan: National MPs' angst over housing crash as Luxon and Hipkins mull reshuffles

OPINION: PM appears to have few Cabinet positions to play with.